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… Preventing Children's Injuries From Sports and Other Activities On this … get hurt, especially when they don't know some basics about safety. As a parent, you can't protect your child from every injury. But you can help your child keep …
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… Medications and heat Hot car warning Workplace health and safety Places to keep cool Heat-related illnesses Too much … visit: Heat-related illness in infants and young children (HealthLinkBC File #35c) Heat rash Heat syncope … File #35) Prickly heat rash Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat (HealthLinkBC File #35b) Safety …
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… more fun for everyone. Use the following tips to check the safety of baby chairs: On this page: High chairs Booster … chair or tray position is being changed. Make sure older children don't use the high chair as they could tip it over. … Booster seats Booster seats Booster seats are useful when a child grows out of a high chair but is still too small for …
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… older, reading opens him or her to new ideas. It helps your child become more familiar with the sounds and rhythms of the language. Older children and teens Reading is an important activity that can help children learn to think and express themselves in new ways. …
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… Severe allergic reactions to food: Children and teens Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … treats a protein (an allergen) in a food as harmful. Some children with food allergy are at risk of having a severe … they can learn to take some responsibility for their safety. When your child is ready, teach them: To carry their …
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… (HealthLinkBC File #78) Preventing falls in older adults Child safety: Preventing falls Transportation Take precautions … Prevention Unit: Poisoning Preventing poisoning in young children Water safety Learn about water safety to prevent …
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… being aware and alert. Make sure to always know where your child is. Be actively involved in their activities. And know the people who care for your children, including names, phone numbers and addresses. You … someone else's care. Here is more advice for keeping your child safe: Be sensitive to changes in your toddler's …
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… Quick Tips: Safely Giving Over-the-Counter Medicines to Children On this page: Get Started Get … Like prescription medicines, OTCs can be very dangerous for children if not taken the right way. Be sure to read the … giving OTC medicines to young children. Here are some safety tips for parents and other caregivers. Be careful …
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… need to suck. But it’s best not to use one every time your child seems upset. Before you offer a soother, try to find … can also affect the development of teeth. Try to get your child to stop by four or five years of age - before … punishment to make your toddler give up a soother Soother safety checklist If your toddler is using a soother, make …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Violence can happen to anyone—children, teens, adults, older adults, or people with … for yourself as long as you need it. Talk to your local child or adult protective agency, the police, or a health … member Are you worried about your physical or emotional safety or about the safety of someone else? Yes Concerned …
